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Call for interest: Exhibition booth
An exhibition will be organized at the fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP-5) from Sunday 29 October to Friday, 3 November 2023. The venue will be the Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG).
The Minamata Convention Secretariat launches new GEF Projects database and dashboard
The newly developed dashboard visualizes projects funded by the GEF Minamata Convention allocation since GEF-5, automatically providing updated and accurate information on the projects.
Updated Call for Knowledge Lab Proposals
The Secretariat is offering further opportunities for knowledge and information sharing at COP-5 through unique sessions called Knowledge Labs.
Georgia becomes the 144th party to the Minamata Convention
On 17 July 2023, Georgia deposited its instrument of ratification successfully, becoming as a result the 144th Party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Malawi becomes the 143rd party to the Minamata Convention
On 23 June 2023, Malawi deposited its instrument of ratification successfully, becoming as a result the 143rd Party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Development of a report on trade, supply and demand of mercury
Regional SIP workshop in Burkina Faso
In April 2023, the Secretariat participated in a regional workshop held in Ouagadougou as part of the Specific International Programme (SIP) joint project by Senegal, Burkina Faso and Togo.
COP-5 Events: Deadline for Proposals
The deadline for proposals for Minamata COP-5 events is coming up soon. Please send in your proposals by 23 June 2023 (Geneva time).
Belize becomes the 142nd party to the Minamata Convention
On 12 June 2023, Belize deposited its instrument of ratification successfully, becoming as a result the 142nd party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Virtual exhibition: Winners and finalists of #MakeMercuryHistory Photo Contest 2022
The virtual exhibition of the first photo contest recognizes compelling images that shed light on mercury pollution, the environment and the people working towards eliminating mercury.